The hearing on Tarun Tejpal's anticipatory bail petition today resumed in a District and Sessions court in Panaji, Goa.

Arguing in court, Tejpal's lawyer Geeta Luthra said Tejpal was ready to stay in Goa till the time it was required by the investigating agency.

She said he will also not visit Mumbai, where the victim is currently residing. Luthra also ruled out the possibility of Tejpal fleeing the country saying he has not fled before the FIR or after that.

Wrapping up her arguments, Luthra said false allegation of rape can bring distress to the accused and cause equal damage to him as to the complainant.

Public Prosecutor Saresh Lotlikar argued that prima facie a case is established against Tejpal and so the police want his custodial interrogation.

He noted that the victim has been consistent in her statements.

Lotlikar said the CCTV footage of the hotel in Goa where the incident occurred early this month gives enough hints confirming the allegation of rape.

The public prosecutor also argued that Tejpal was not avilable for Goa Police and appeared only after getting interim relief from court.

Now, the court has adjourned hearing and will decide on the plea after 4:30 PM.

Ahead of hearing on his bail petition, Tejpal visited the Crime Branch office this morning and said he was cooperating in the investigation. Police sources said Tejpal was not quizzed and he stayed there for 10 minutes.